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intricate

[ in-tri-kit ]

adjective

  1. having many interrelated parts or facets; entangled or involved:

    an intricate maze.

    Synonyms: , ,

  2. complex; complicated; hard to understand, work, or make:

    an intricate machine.



intricate

/ ˈɪԳٰɪɪ /

adjective

  1. difficult to understand; obscure; complex; puzzling
  2. entangled or involved

    intricate patterns

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈԳٰ, noun
  • ˈԳٰٱ, adverb
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Other Word Forms

  • t·ٱ· adverb
  • t·ٱ·Ա noun
  • ܲ·t·ٱ adjective
  • un·t·ٱ· adverb
  • un·t·ٱ·Ա noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intricate1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English, from Latin Գٰīٳܲ “entangled,” past participle of Գٰī “to entangle,” from in- in- 2 + ٰī() “perplexities” + -, infinitive verb suffix
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Word History and Origins

Origin of intricate1

C15: from Latin Գٰī to entangle, perplex, from in- ² + ٰī trifles, perplexities
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I understood from an early age that I’d been born into one of the more intricate religions.

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"If you look up in Edinburgh, you will often spot intricate carvings of animals."

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The comedian’s “Baked Baking” series, which features Bellassai preparing intricate desserts while delightfully elevated, has racked up millions of views — and perhaps just as many cravings.

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With its live instrumentation, intricate costuming, hundreds of dancers and massive set pieces, the show stands in handcrafted defiance.

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Daniel and Ronan co-wrote the script which "explores the intricate relationships between fathers, sons and brothers, and the dynamics of familial bonds".

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